Thane Recalls Half-Million Steam Cleaners Due to Burn Risks

The recalled mop is white with a purple water tank and delivers steam through microfiber cloths placed on a cleaning head. The power cord on the appliance can unexpectedly wear down, exposing bare wiring, which can cause electric shock or painful burn to those using the cleaner on their floors.

The company has so far received 18 reports of users being shocked or burned by the steam-cleaning machines.

“Even though the H20 Mop is a UL approved and tested product, Thane felt it was in the best interests of our customers to provide an attachment to the product that would increase the life of the product and eliminate damage to the electrical cord,” says Mark Taylor, president of Thane Direct.

According to the CPSC, the recalled units were made in China and sold directly through TV infomercials, on the televised shopping channel QVC, online at www.Thane.com and by nationwide retailers between June 2007 and December 2008.